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Smart Kids Bad Schools
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Author : Brian Crosby
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2009-09-01
Smart Kids Bad Schools written by Brian Crosby and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-01 with Education categories.
In Smart Kids, Bad Schools, award-winning author and educator Brian Crosby draws on his twenty years as a high school English teacher to offer a candid appraisal of why our schools are failing and what we must do to save them. Crosby's no-holds-barred critique of the broken education system leaves no stone unturned: he is unapologetic and uncompromising in his exposé of how teachers, administrators, unions, and parents all play a part in this national tragedy. Crosby offers 38 ideas to save America's future and his proposed remedies are revolutionary. He recommends bold measures, such as lengthening the school day and school year, forcing parents to volunteer at schools, abolishing homework, outlawing teachers unions, and cutting special education funding. The result is a book that is likely to inflame passions on all sides of the political spectrum, and, in the process, introduce new ideas to a debate that is in dire need of them.
Smart Kids Bad Schools
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Author : Brian Crosby
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2009-09-01
Smart Kids Bad Schools written by Brian Crosby and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-01 with Education categories.
In Smart Kids, Bad Schools, award-winning author and educator Brian Crosby draws on his twenty years as a high school English teacher to offer a candid appraisal of why our schools are failing and what we must do to save them. Crosby's no-holds-barred critique of the broken education system leaves no stone unturned: he is unapologetic and uncompromising in his exposé of how teachers, administrators, unions, and parents all play a part in this national tragedy. Crosby offers 38 ideas to save America's future and his proposed remedies are revolutionary. He recommends bold measures, such as lengthening the school day and school year, forcing parents to volunteer at schools, abolishing homework, outlawing teachers unions, and cutting special education funding. The result is a book that is likely to inflame passions on all sides of the political spectrum, and, in the process, introduce new ideas to a debate that is in dire need of them.
Dumb Ideas Won T Create Smart Kids
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Author : Eric M. Hass
language : en
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Release Date : 2014-06-27
Dumb Ideas Won T Create Smart Kids written by Eric M. Hass and has been published by Teachers College Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-27 with Education categories.
If you want to actually do something about providing excellent education for every child in America , this book is for you. Using insights from cognitive science, educational research, and the social sciences, the authors examine the compelling nature of four "dumb ideas" at the center of current education policy and practice: (1) simplifying knowledge helps students learn more and faster, (2) teaching and learning are a matter of proper transmission of good content, (3) homogenous environments ease learning, and (4) more standardized data and rigorous controls of our schooling will solve all our problems. The authors then present research that consistently shows why smart K - 12 education will not be achieved by current policies and practices, such as high-stakes standardized tests, homogenous grouping, and abbreviated teacher preparation. This lively book offers solutions for changing the harmful disconnect between our goals and the means we employ to get there, including key "smart ideas" and a set of how-to actions that will lead to great schools for every child.
Doing Poorly On Purpose
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Author : James R. Delisle
language : en
Publisher: ASCD
Release Date : 2018-01-16
Doing Poorly On Purpose written by James R. Delisle and has been published by ASCD this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-16 with Education categories.
With Doing Poorly on Purpose, veteran educator James R. Delisle dispels the negative associations and stereotypes connected to underachievement. By focusing on smart kids who get poor grades—not because they’re unable to do better in school but because they don’t want to—Delisle presents a snapshot of underachievement that may look far different from what you envision it to be. There is no such thing as a “classic underachiever.” Students (and their reasons for underachieving) are influenced by a wide range of factors, including self-image, self-concept, social-emotional relationships, and the amount of dignity teachers afford their students. Helping “smart” students achieve when they don’t want to is not an easy task, but you can reengage and inspire students using Delisle’s insights and practical advice on these topics: * Autonomy * Access * Advocacy * Alternatives * Aspirations * Approachable Educators Smart, underachieving students need the reassurance that they are capable, valuable, and worth listening to despite their low academic performance. If these students—who are otherwise academically capable—don’t feel they are getting respect from those in charge of their learning, then the desire to conform and achieve is minimized. In a word, they want dignity. Don’t we all?
Parenting The Smart Kid
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Author : Brenda Kay Small
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-07-04
Parenting The Smart Kid written by Brenda Kay Small and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-04 with Education categories.
Parents of Smart Kids know they can have complex social, emotional, and intellectual needs. This resource condenses the wisdom and experience of teachers and school leaders who have experienced thousands of students with the same needs into 25 key tips for parents seeking to help their Smart Kids thrive. Featuring 25 illustrated strategies for navigating situations unique to Smart Kids, with confident, informed support given every step of the way, this book covers topics such as: What to do when a Smart Kid thinks they are smarter than everyone else. How to motivate a Smart Kid who is bored of school. How are the Smart Kid perfectionist and procrastinator related? It’s not all bad. How to navigate alternatives to regular school classes and other acceleration opportunities. Where to find valuable mentors in your community. When and how to act when the Smart Kid is too cool for school. What are the benefits and costs of homeschooling Smart Kids? Parents have great power in schools. Know when and how to use your power. What to do when the Smart Kid finally has a class that is not easy. And much more! Parents are not alone on this complex journey. Take each tip and apply it. Watch Smart Kids thrive with an informed and confident parent. Full of relevant tried-and-true suggestions that are immediately implementable solutions to the common challenges of parenting Smart Kids, this invaluable resource is a must-have for parents seeking to confidently navigate the exciting and challenging journey of their Smart Kid's teen years.
Failing Our Brightest Kids
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Author : Chester E. Finn (Jr.)
language : en
Publisher: Educational Innovations
Release Date : 2015
Failing Our Brightest Kids written by Chester E. Finn (Jr.) and has been published by Educational Innovations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Education categories.
2016 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice In this provocative volume, Chester E. Finn, Jr., and Brandon L. Wright argue that, for decades, the United States has done too little to focus on educating students to achieve at high levels. The authors identify two core problems: First, compared to other countries, the United States does not produce enough high achievers. Second, students from disadvantaged backgrounds are severely underrepresented among those high achievers. The authors describe educating students to high levels of achievement as an issue of both equity and human capital: talented students deserve appropriate resources and attention, and the nation needs to develop these students' abilities to remain competitive in the international arena. The authors embark on a study of twelve countries and regions to address these issues, exploring the structures and practices that enable some countries to produce a higher proportion of high-achieving students than the United States and to more equitably represent disadvantaged students among their top scorers. Based on this research, the authors present a series of ambitious but pragmatic points that they believe should inform US policy in this area. This candid and engaging book takes a topic that is largely discussed behind closed doors and puts it squarely on the table for public debate.
Basic Study Manual
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Author : L. Ron Hubbard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Basic Study Manual written by L. Ron Hubbard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with categories.
An in-depth presentation of Study Technology. Learn the reasons for academic failures, as well as how to identify the barriers to learning and vital remedies for handling each of them. This book can be studied by middle and high school students and adults to improve their ability to use what they study, and also professionals to improve their competence in the workplace. Fully illustrated.
Exceptionally Gifted Children
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Author : Miraca U. M. Gross
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-01-08
Exceptionally Gifted Children written by Miraca U. M. Gross and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-08 with Education categories.
Exceptionally Gifted Children examines the origin, development and school histories of fifteen Australian children who are amongst the most intellectually gifted young people ever to be identified and studied. The first phase of a longitudinal research project which will trace the children through to adulthood, this book looks in detail at the children's early lives and influences, their families and personal characteristics. More importantly, this book explores the school experiences of the children, the opportunities offered and denied to them and the effects of their early school life on their educational development and how the school environment can affect: * self-esteem * self-concept * motivation * the capacity to find and form friendships * the children's own attitudes towards their abilities and achievements. This fascinating study will be of interest to education researchers, those working in special educational needs, and anyone with a particular interest in this field.
Bad Students Not Bad Schools
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Author : Robert Weissberg
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-01-22
Bad Students Not Bad Schools written by Robert Weissberg and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-22 with Education categories.
Americans are increasingly alarmed over our nation's educational deficiencies. Though anxieties about schooling are unending, especially with public institutions, these problems are more complex than institutional failure. Expenditures for education have exploded, and far exceed inflation and the rising costs of health care, but academic achievement remains flat. Many students are unable to graduate from high school, let alone obtain a college degree. And if they do make it to college, they are often forced into remedial courses. Why, despite this fiscal extravagance, are educational disappointments so widespread? In Bad Students, Not Bad Schools, Robert Weissberg argues that the answer is something everybody knows to be true but is afraid to say in public America's educational woes too often reflect the demographic mix of students. Schools today are filled with millions of youngsters, too many of whom struggle with the English language or simply have mediocre intellectual ability. Their lackluster performances are probably impervious to the current reform prescriptions regardless of the remedy's ideological derivation. Making matters worse, retention of students in school is embraced as a philosophy even if it impedes the learning of other students. Weissberg argues that most of America's educational woes would vanish if indifferent, troublesome students were permitted to leave when they had absorbed as much as they could learn; they would quickly be replaced by learning-hungry students, including many new immigrants from other countries. American education survives since we import highly intelligent, technically skillful foreigners just as we import oil, but this may not last forever. When educational establishments get serious about world-class mathematics and science, and permit serious students to learn, problems will dissolve. Rewarding the smartest, not spending fortunes in a futile quest to uplift the bottom, should become official policy. This book is a bracing reminder of the risks of political manipulation of education and argues that the measure of policy should be academic achievment.
The Smartest Kids In The World
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Author : Amanda Ripley
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-07-29
The Smartest Kids In The World written by Amanda Ripley and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-29 with Education categories.
Following three teenagers who chose to spend one school year living in Finland, South Korea, and Poland, a literary journalist recounts how attitudes, parenting, and rigorous teaching have revolutionized these countries' education results.